The rand was trading in a firmer environment against the dollar on Thursday morning having strengthened by about 20c since Wednesday morning…BDLIVE

SA best in Brics with antibiotics use

SA’s use of antibiotics soared in the decade to 2010, yet it is doing a much better job than its fellow Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China) bloc nations at…BDLIVE

South Africa Falls In Economic Freedom Rankings

South Africa slid on the economic freedom rankings. According to the 2015 Economic Freedom of the World report, released by The Free Market Foundation (FMF) and Canada’s Fraser Institute it fell to 96 of 157 countries…CNBC AFRICA

Second quarter current account deficit narrows sharply to 3.1%

South Africa’s current account deficit narrowed more than expected to 3.1% of gross domestic product, or R124bn, in the second quarter from a slightly revised 4.7% (4.8%), or R185bn, in the…BDLIVE

Reserve Bank warns of consequences of new visa regulations

The Reserve Bank has for the first time warned of, and quantified, the negative consequences of SA’s new visa regulations on the economy…BDLIVE

Fall in local gross domestic expenditure in second quarter

Spending in the economy contracted in the second quarter for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2013, reflecting tough local economic conditions…BDLIVE

Financial account records smaller inflows in second quarter

South Africa’s financial account recorded a much smaller capital inflow of R3.6bn in the second quarter after a R33.1bn inflow in the first quarter, the Reserve Bank’s quarterly bulletin…BDLIVE

Stats SA looks at provinces' use of cash

The net change in the stock of cash from the provincial revenue funds and donor funds amounted to a cash surplus of R5.051bn for the 2013/2014 fiscal year, Statistics SA announced on Tuesday…FIN24

SA’s nuclear procurement plan will be transparent, says Nene

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene pledged on Tuesday that the country’s nuclear programme, its most expensive procurement deal, will be transparent, dispelling concerns among opposition parties that the…BDLIVE

SA’s hiring conditions worsen

South Africa is slipping down the rankings of countries in which it is easy to source, hire and keep staff…BUSINESS REPORT

Kusile work halted after crane incident

Construction on a new coal power station in South Africa has been halted after a worker was killed when a crane collapsed at the site, utility Eskom said on…BUSINESS REPORT

Spiralling spending plunge could bar interest rate hike

For the first time since 2013, spending in SA declined sharply in the second quarter this year. Expectations for continued weakness support the view that interest rates will be kept unchanged when the…BDLIVE

Weaker rand bolsters economy

The weaker rand has given SA some respite by helping it narrow the current account deficit more than expected…BDLIVE

Glimmer of light appears

The country's current account deficit narrowed more than expected to 3.1% of gross domestic product, or R124-billion, in the second quarter…TIMES LIVE

Investors mull leaving over bill, says chamber

The recently formed European Union Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Southern Africa warns that some European businesses in SA have put projects on hold while others are considering relocating to other African countries, following the uncertainty created by…BDLIVE

South Africa's rand seen pressured ahead of U.S. Fed rate call

South Africa's rand traded a touch softer against the dollar on Monday, with little scope for substantial gains as the market waits to see whether the Federal Reserve will commence raising U.S. rates this week…REUTERS AFRICA

ECONOMIC WEEK AHEAD: Markets await Fed’s decision on rate hikes

This looks set to be one of the most anticipated weeks on the economic calendar this year, owing to a scheduled meeting of the US Federal Reserve (Fed)…BDLIVE

Sapo looks to Treasury for funds

The South African Post Office (Sapo) has requested almost R500 million from the Treasury to fund the payment of its creditors in the current financial year…BUSINESS REPORT

CCMA swamped as job cuts rise

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) has warned of more job losses, saying it has seen a sharp spike in cases brought before it over the past two years as businesses go into distress…BDLIVE